How Small Business Acquisitions Really Work with Melissa Bustarde | Ep. 24 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast copertina

How Small Business Acquisitions Really Work with Melissa Bustarde | Ep. 24 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

How Small Business Acquisitions Really Work with Melissa Bustarde | Ep. 24 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

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Ryan Smith, SBA loan expert, is joined by Melissa Bustarde, an M&A attorney and Managing Partner at Branthman, Mayfield, Bustarde, Ryckanthal LLP (BMBR LLP). Melissa specializes in representing both buyers and sellers in lower-middle-market transactions—deals of $10 million or less in enterprise value—and has advised numerous acquisition entrepreneurs who used SBA financing to close their transactions.In this episode, Melissa shares her remarkable career journey, detailing her path from law clerk to firm owner, and provides crucial legal guidance for entrepreneurs and small business owners.Key topics covered include:Why niche M&A expertise is essential, and why hiring a non-specialized attorney is a mistake.The critical importance of the Letter of Intent (LOI) and why signing it without counsel can increase costs and risks.The three core areas of a purchase agreement that protect buyers: R&Ws, Indemnification, and payment structure.How Melissa’s holistic experience representing both sides allows her to negotiate better deals for her clients.The risk of over-complication from larger law firms and how to streamline the process.The difference between Asset vs. Stock/MIPA Purchases, and how to mitigate downside risk.Insights into her transition to General Counsel for clients post-acquisition, covering everything from entity formation to contract review.The future of the legal industry and how AI is currently impacting drafting and litigation.If you are buying or selling a business, this deep dive into M&A legal strategy is essential viewing! Key Chapters:0:00 - Introduction0:47 - Attorney Background1:30 - Clerk to Partner3:00 - Recessions' Impact4:26 - M&A Focus5:43 - Tailored Fees8:31 - Legal Audit11:29 - Geographic Limits13:50 - Letter of Intent16:58 - Buyer Protections20:30 - Case Study23:44 - R&W Importance28:50 - Asset vs Stock37:37 - General Counsel42:26 - AI Impact44:48 - AI LitigationMore Subject Matter Experts Playlist • Subject Matter Experts Face to Face Interv... ⁠More ThinkSBA Resources⁠https://calendly.com/thinksba - Schedule Callhttps://g.page/thinksba - Google Business Page & Reviewshttps://thinksba.com/faq - Frequently Asked Questionshttps://mysbaloanpro.com⁠ - My SBA Loan Pro Podcast / @thinksba YouTube Channel
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